Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management

New marketplace Comparable connects homeowners with STR managers

Dec 1, 2023

The podcast discusses insights from the book 'Vacation Rental Secrets' and the importance of avoiding quick fixes in challenges. It also explores the challenges of hiring the right talent for vacation rental management and the use of personality assessments. The podcast introduces Comparent, a platform connecting homeowners with professional vacation rental managers, aiming to provide transparency. The speakers discuss the challenges of dealing with difficult homeowners and the power of saying no. They also touch on the concept of Big East rental futures and the challenges of building an online marketplace.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Experiences in Writing and Publishing Books and Key Takeaways

04:23 • 4min

Dealing with Difficult Homeowners

08:10 • 4min

The Importance of Vetting Potential Hires

11:52 • 17min

Big East Rental Futures and Challenges of Building an Online Marketplace

28:31 • 6min

Website Listing, Conference, and Revenue Management Course

34:25 • 3min

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In this episode of "Get Paid For Your Pad," I had the pleasure of chatting with Brooke Pfautz, the founder of Ventori and Comparent, a vacation rental management platform. We delved into some exciting topics, so let's get started.

Brooke kicked things off by discussing his book, "Vacation Rental Secrets," which is packed with insights from industry experts. One common theme throughout the book is the importance of avoiding quick fixes when facing challenges. Brooke emphasized that mistakes often arise from the desire to find a quick solution instead of the right one.

One major challenge discussed was hiring the right talent for vacation rental management. Brooke stressed the significance of vetting potential hires upfront and using tools like predictive personality assessments from predictiveindex.com. These tools reveal the true personality of candidates, not just their interview personas, helping in making the right hiring choices.

We also dived into Brooke's latest venture, Comparent, a platform connecting vacation rental homeowners with professional vacation rental managers. Comparent aims to provide transparency and help homeowners make informed decisions about property management. Property managers can claim their listings for free, and in the future, it will serve as a valuable resource for property managers and homeowners alike.

During our conversation, Brooke highlighted the potential for property managers to use Comparent to demonstrate their credibility to homeowners. By showcasing their high ratings and reviews, property managers can gain an edge in a competitive market.

Brooke's passion for elevating the vacation rental industry is evident, and Comparent is poised to be a game-changer. If you're in the vacation rental management business, it's worth exploring the platform at comparent.com.

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